Point of Order: Buzz from the Beehive - 18/11/23

Government announces $5m. more humanitarian support for war-ravaged Middle East – but will the aid get through to Gaza?

The first statement posted on the government’s official website for more than a week – announcing a further $5 million in humanitarian support for Gaza, the West Bank and Israel – was released in the names of Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson.

Point of Order: Buzz from the Beehive - 19/10/23

Announcement of $5m aid for Israel and Gaza reminds us of who is our Prime Minister – for now

Yes, there has been fresh buzz from the Beehive – the first since before the election.

It was posted on October 17 and Point of Order might have failed to detect it at that time. In that case – our apologies.

It’s the news that New Zealand is providing humanitarian support to Israel and Gaza.